14: Kelly Rowland at Cannes, Contemporary Colonialism and The Great Australian Silence

The Cannes Film Festival can’t seem to stop being racist. Rishi Sunak has some quirky ideas for how to win the upcoming election in the UK, France is continuing their long colonial legacy in New Caledonia, and AI generated imagery in support of Gaza is rife on social media. Plus, did you know the Walkley Awards namesake was an old racist white man? Shocking, we know. (If you couldn’t guess, this week’s deep dive is into racism and colonialism in the modern day.)Subscribe to our newsletter for behind the scenes reflections on the making of Broadly Relevant. ✎ These are the links we mentioned:Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World by Tyson Yunkaporta | GoodreadsAnother Day in the Colony by Chelsea Watego | GoodreadsVictoria Police presentation on youth crime criticised for 'racist' focus on 'African gangs' - ABC NewsLaura Tingle, Australia is a Racist Country | SMHSince the Voice to Parliament referendum, our national discourse has failed to reflect on where we should go next - ABC NewsRishi Sunak’s national service pledge is ‘bonkers’, says ex-military chief | General election 2024 | The GuardianNew Caledonia riots: parts of territory ‘out of state control’, French representative says | New Caledonia | The Guardian‘Race suicide’: Sir William Walkley’s unearthed report on apartheid South Africa reveals birthrate fears | Australian media | The GuardianMaggie Zhou - All Eyes On Rafah TikTok Reconciliation AustraliaSince the Voice to Parliament referendum, our national discourse has failed to reflect on where we should go next - ABC NewsKelly Rowland Checks Cannes Security For Crossing A ‘Boundary’We hope you loved the pod, hosted by your fave personality hires Simran Pasricha & Ryan Hamilton. Tell a friend about us and we'll love you forever! Otherwise, we'll see you next week with a new episode.Recorded on unceded Bunurong and Wurundjeri country by two friends who met on Kombumerri country. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land. Join us in ​Paying the Rent​.